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PostCards

The history of postcards can be traced back to the time of ‘postals’ used by government postal agencies in the mid 1800s. These cards featured the postage from their country of issue. The first private postcard was invented by John P Charlton of Philadelphia in 1861. The popularity of these cards slowly grew and by 1869 numerous picture postcards started making appearances. The exception to this was the United States, where private postcards were not allowed till the end of the 19th century.


It is interesting to note that when postcards started being used for communication, the actual writing of the message was not permitted on the side with the address. This resulted in the message being scrawled across the picture itself. This format slowly evolved to a divided back in England in 1902 and gradually spread to other countries. This design of address on one side and message on the other exists to this very day.


While writing as a means of communication has indeed reduced, the act of collecting postcards still remains popular. In this auction, we have some rare postcards from across the globe. Travel with us and immerse yourself in the lands of Ethiopia, the waters of Aden, the skies of India, and several more. Our auction hopes to put pen to paper and remind you of what it is to receive a handwritten and heartfelt message.

Sale No: 000009
( 23 lots )
25 April 2019, 08:00 AM to 26 April 2019, 06:00 PM
Bidding is closed

Auction Overview

No. Percentage
Total Lots 23 100%
Total Lots Sold 13 57%
Total Low Estimate Value 23,000
Total Sale Value 15,510

A list of the top 5 lots

Lot No. Lot Title Total Price (Incl. buyer’s premium) ()
Lot 21 Amitabh Bachchan, India 2,420
Lot 23 Air India Boeing 707, Set of two 2,200
Lot 1 Postcards from Aden, Yemen, Set of ten 1,210
Lot 11 Todaiji Temple, Nara, Japan, Set of two 1,210
Lot 22 Thailand, Royal Orchid Service 1,100
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Lot 1
Estimate  :   1,000 - 2,000
This set of ten postcards illustrates various landscapes and scenes from Aden, Yemen. Copyright Bhicajee Cowasjee, Steamer Point- Tell. 3633 and 4672. Stamp 'Photo Dick Aden'. i) A-3, Aden: Maidan Square, Crater ii) A-17, Aden: ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,100
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 110.00
Total
1,210
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Lot 2
Estimate  :   500 - 1,000
This postcard is a photo of the Ships Signal Station in Aden, Yemen. It is in black and white. A 7 The Ships Signal Station, Steamer Point, Aden Photo by Rahmin Bensoor Copyright- M. Mansoor & Sons, Steamer Point, Aden
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
700
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 70.00
Total
770
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Lot 5
Estimate  :   500 - 1,000
This postcard is of a war memorial in Berlin, Germany. Berlin, Unter den Linden. Neue Wache Jetzt Mahnmal fur die Opfer des Faschismus u. Militarismus Graphokopieh.Sander.K.G.,Berlin N 113
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
700
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 70.00
Total
770
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Lot 6
Estimate  :   500 - 1,000
This is a postcard that features the town hall (Rathaus) in Berlin. Berlin-Treptow-Rathaus Foto: Bild und Heimat (Darr) Veb Bild Und Heimat Reichenbach I.V.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
600
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 60.00
Total
660
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Lot 7
Estimate  :   1,000 - 2,000
This set of nine postcards illustrates various landscapes and scenes from Berlin, Germany. Vebbild Und Heimat Reichenbach I.V. EVP MDN 0.20 i) Nr. 6077 Berlin-Haupstadt, Muggel Tower ii) Nr.6083 Berlin-Treptow, Sowjetisches ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 100.00
Total
1,100
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Lot 8
Estimate  :   1,000 - 1,500
These postcards reflect the blue skies and seas of Italy. One black and white photo of Tivoli features as part of the set. Two from the set are from Rome. i) Roma, Verity Mouth Square, St.Maria in Cosmedin Basilica R0 18 Printed ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 100.00
Total
1,100
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Lot 9
Estimate  :   1,000 - 1,500
These two postcards are from Santisgipfel, Switzerland. This indicates that they are from the summit of the Santis Mountain. One showcases the meteorological station, while the other a cable car and snowy mountain peaks....
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 100.00
Total
1,100
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Lot 10
Estimate  :   1,000 - 1,500
This set of seven postcards illustrates various landscapes, architecture and scenes from Tokyo, Japan. Text on the postcards is in English and Japanese. i) Gojunoto (Five-storied Pagoda), Ueno Park, Tokyo ii) Yasukuni Shrine, ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 100.00
Total
1,100
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Lot 11
Estimate  :   1,500 - 2,000
This set of two postcards is from the Todaiji Temple in Nara, Japan. It is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples. Text on the postcards is in Japanese i) Hokkedo (March Hall) Todaiji ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,100
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 110.00
Total
1,210
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Lot 17
Estimate  :   700 - 1,000
This lot features a set of three postcards from Moscow, Russia. One showcases the infamous Kremlin, another a monument to Karl Marx, and the third a beautiful rendition of the Golden Porch in the Teremnoi Palace....
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
700
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 70.00
Total
770
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Lot 21
Estimate  :   2,000 - 2,500
This lot features an unusual postcard of a young Amitabh Bachchan in a heart. The heart is placed on a backdrop of roses. The postcard will appeal to fans of Amitabh Bachchan and old films in India. 363. Amitabh Bachchan Printed ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
2,200
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 220.00
Total
2,420
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Lot 22
Estimate  :   1,000 - 1,500
This lot features a Thai Airways postcard, showcasing the aeroplane flying over snowclad mountains. It features the Thai Airways logo. Thai, Royal Orchid Service Printed in Thailand by Thai Watana Panich Press Co., Ltd.
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
1,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 100.00
Total
1,100
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Lot 23
Estimate  :   2,000 - 2,500
This lot features a set of two, extremely valuable postcards of Air India. One postcard depicts the aeroplane itself, while the other is a cartoon version of Sumo Wrestlers. i) Air India Boeing 707, Printed in India ii) Air ...
The lot has ended
Hammer Price :
2,000
+ Buyer premium (10 %)
 200.00
Total
2,200
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